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Subtract 15/6 from 3/70

1st number: 3/70, 2nd number: 2 3/6

3/70 - 15/6 is -86/35.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 70 and 6 is 210

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
    3/70 = 3 × 3/70 × 3 = 9/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 35 = 210,
    15/6 = 15 × 35/6 × 35 = 525/210
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    9/210 - 525/210 = 9 - 525/210 = -516/210
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -86/35

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